How To Fish The Free Rig! ( Fall Bass Fishing )

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. Think of it as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. Its a fish catcher and it's here to stay!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

SHAD/GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6

Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Touch Down

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

POOP BAITS - Underwater Bait Comparison! (The Fastest Growing Category In Bass Fishing!)

Have you heard of a poop bait? Its a real thing and this category is exploding! Poop Baits, Heavy Baits, Gravity Baits... whatever you want to call them, they're here to stay! ICAST was full of drama about these poop baits this year and today we're going to settle it. Forget what you've heard, let's take a look at what these baits are really about!

To our knowledge there are currently 7 versions of heavy baits that offer a midsized bait (3 - 3.5 inches). We've gathered all 7 of them so we can compare their appearance, design, and how they behave underwater. To our amazement, each bait in this category is unique.

Frankly, the "poop category" is an example of how innovation and improvements should take place in our sport. We applaud all 7 of these brands for their unique and innovate ways of entering the category. While all of these baits have taken some level of inspiration from one another, each is unique and offers a different fishing experience to us anglers.

Below you'll find links to all the baits in the order they appeared in the underwater footage. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HOOK...

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

THE BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pump Black, Green Pump Blue, Baby Bass

•Reins Tank Worm: https://bit.ly/3QGC4mo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Dark Sleeper, Green Pumpkin

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Spro Craw Nugget: https://bit.ly/45rJjCL

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw

•Fish Arrow Heavy Poop: https://bit.ly/3QH5FvJ

Size: 3.6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pumpkin Red

•Nories Flip Dom: https://bit.ly/45aSojs

Size: 3"

Colors: Castaic Choice, Light Green Pumpkin Blue Flk

MATT'S HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Advance Fluoro (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Spring Spinnerbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Spinnerbaits are amazing! They catch fish all Spring, no matter the weather, and will work for you if you know how to adapt them to your lake. From prespawn to shad spawn, this is everything you need to know about fishing a Spinnerbait in the Spring!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, colors, and configurations. Most anglers just have a favorite and hope for the best. Today we're going to show you how to adapt your spinnerbaits to changing conditions throughout the Spring so you can catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite spinnerbaits for different conditions. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEO...

Matt's Spinnerbait Video: https://youtu.be/RwsMS7O0cHk

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Keitech 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

Large– Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

Size: 3/0

Medium– Hayabusa WRM929 Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 2/0

Small– Gamakatsu G Power Stinger: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1

MUDDY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

Orange- Blade Runner Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

Chartreuse- Terminator P1 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Nashville Sexy

White Blend- Nichols Pulsator Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG

Color: ColeSlaw

All White- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

STAINED WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Color: Bombshell Shad, Blue Shad White Blue

•Nichols Catalyst (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Bombshell Shad, Chartreuse Shiner

•War Eagle Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Mouse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Mouse

CLEAR WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Shimano Swagy Strong (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Colors: Natural Bait, Pink Smelt

•ZMan Sling Blades (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Colors: Greenback Shad, MouseRat

TIM'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 813 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Underspin Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet! (But You Need To)

Underspins work! Paired with a swimbait they bring more flash, more vibration, and unique colors that fool bass into biting. If you fish for bass in Spring and you don't have an underspin in the mix, you're probably getting out fished by someone who does! We have some little tricks we use to make our underspins even better and today Tim is giving it up!

First you have to understand the differences between the different underspins and what they're for. After that you get a feel for which swimbaits to pair them to in different situations. Once you've got that down you're a very proficient under spin fisherman and its time to start playing with blades and stinger hooks. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, heads, blades, and hooks that we use. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Size: 4.8" - 2.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Size: 3.5" - 4"

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Xzone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5", 4", 5.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad

•Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Size: 3"

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

•Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

THE UNDERSPINS...

•Cool Baits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Gamakatsu Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Blade Runner Spintrix: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Favorite Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Owner Flashy Beast: http://bit.ly/2gx3A54

Favorite Size: 8/0, 3/8 oz

STINGER HOOKS AND CUSTOM BLADES...

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Stinger Hook: https://bit.ly/3JJ0NCM

Size: 6-4

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 4-2

•Nichols Willow Leaf Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3Mdl8OJ

•Nichols Colorado Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3JiCcmK

•Picasso Willow Leaf Blades (Small): http://bit.ly/2vePb5R

BAIT FINESSE COMBO FOR SMALL UNDERSPINS...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CASTING COMBO FOR MIDSIZE UNDERSPINS...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 131 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz